Sushi Hotaru
Last updatedβ 3.9 Β· 2,028 Google reviews Β· $$
Sushi Hotaru's Galleries branch is a sushi train restaurant on Level 1 of 500 George Street, next to Muji. Plates come round on a conveyor belt or are ordered on a touch screen in a narrow, sleek room. Regulars come for quick, varied sushi at a fair price, and it suits a solo lunch. Hyde Park is a four-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Sushi Hotaru
Food at Sushi Hotaru
Sushi Hotaru serves Japanese sushi train plates: nigiri, sashimi, handrolls and a few cooked dishes such as tempura squid. Visitors mention the homemade desserts most often. One diner found the seared egg omelette really good, and another liked the shrimp and salmon skin plates. The plates are small and colourful, and the sashimi and nigiri are arranged simply on slate and ceramic. Vegetarian dishes are available.
What to order: Homemade pudding or dessert Β· Sashimi and nigiri from the belt
The QVB venue is a different kind of meal
Sushi Hotaru also runs a second venue, the Japanese Charcoal Bar, on the lower ground floor of the QVB at 455 George Street. It is a bookable restaurant with charcoal-grilled skewers, fresh sushi and shared plates, and it suits slower evenings, catch-ups and group dinners. The sushi train on Level 1 of The Galleries is the quicker, walk-in option.
What customers say about Sushi Hotaru
- π¬Quick, friendly service, with sushi arriving soon after ordering
- π¬Fair value: diners call it good value for money at a fair price
- π¬A fun sushi train with a wide variety of plates passing by
- π¬Desserts praised, especially the creamy homemade pudding
Tips for visiting Sushi Hotaru
- βThe sushi train side is walk-in only, so go without a booking; the QVB venue takes bookings.
- βHyde Park is a four-minute walk away, a good option for a stroll after lunch.
Getting to Sushi Hotaru
500 George Street, Level 1 (next to Muji), Sydney NSW 2000. It is a short walk from Town Hall station, Town Hall and George Street. Parking is available, and the entrance is step-free.
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FAQ about Sushi Hotaru
What cuisine does Sushi Hotaru serve?
It serves Japanese food, with sushi train plates of sushi, sashimi and handrolls, plus a few cooked dishes.
Does Sushi Hotaru have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are available at the Galleries sushi train.
Can I book a table at Sushi Hotaru?
The Galleries sushi train is walk-in only. The QVB venue takes bookings.
Is there parking near Sushi Hotaru?
Parking is available, and the Galleries site is a short walk from Town Hall station.